Tour Overview

• Day 1

  Arrive Delhi

  You will be met by our representative. Transfer to Hotel for overnight. .
• Day 2

  Delhi Sightseeing

  1000 hrs: Sightseeing with an English speaking guide. Drive through colonial or the Imperial Delhi, that Lutyen's designed and that includes the India Gate and President's Palace. Visit the 16th century tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun that has been beautifully restored and has the status of a UNESCO World heritage site. Suggestion for Dinner: Spice Route at The Imperial or Indian Accent at The Manor Hotel (Direct payment)

  
• Day 3

  Delhi

  A visit of Old Delhi, Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques in India) and a ride through the lanes on a pedi rickshaw exploring the different alleys. Lunch Suggestion: Karim’s Restaurant at Old Delhi (Direct payment).

  
• Day 4

  Delhi / Agra (200 kms / 3 – 4 hours)

  Depart Delhi early in the morning for the drive to Agra. An early start is recommended to beat the traffic. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing including Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah.

  
• Day 5

  Agra – Fatehpur Sikri (40 kms / 1 hr) – Jaipur (220 kms / 3 ½ hrs)

  Visit Taj Mahal by Sunrise. Return to Hotel for breakfast, check out and drive towards Jaipur. On route visiting the red sand stone city of Fatehpur Sikri, a world heritage site – constructed in 1571. The carved stone architecture is cut from brilliant red sandstone, which provides the buildings with their unusual lustre. Visit Abhaneri Step well (driver would help / no guide for Abhaneri step well) on your way to Jaipur. Check in at Hotel for overnight.

  
• Day 6

  Jaipur

  Full day Jaipur sightseeing of City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Observatory and the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) façade. Evening, visit the markets and shops, which Jaipur is famous for. Overnight Jaipur.

  
• Day 7

  Jaipur

  Morning visit Amber Fort by Jeep and the Anokhi museum of fabrics and block printing. An elephant ride followed by dinner at Dera Amer. Overnight Jaipur. Suggestion: Lunch at 1135A.D. rooftop restaurant at Amber Palace (Direct payment).

  
• Day 8

  Jaipur / Mandawa (190 kms / 3 – 4 hours)

  Check out and drive towards Shekhawati region. Mandawa – is a small town located in the heart of the Shekhawati region. It is well-known for its Havelies, fort palaces and fresco art. Upon arrival check into hotel & later enjoy a village walk on your own (no guide). Car at disposal. Overnight.

  
• Day 9

  Mandawa

  After breakfast leave for sightseeing with an English speaking guide, towards the South of Mandawa, covering Mandawa – Dundlod (19 kms) & Dundlod to Nawalgarh (09 kms) and back to Mandawa via same route. This can be covered in one day starting at 0830hrs and coming back to hotel by 1800 hrs. Overnight Castle Mandawa.

  
• Day 10

  Mandawa / Jodhpur (350 kms / 6 - 7 hrs drive – today you will spend about 10 hrs on road to include a visit of Nagaur and Khimsar)

  Breakfast at Hotel. Check Out & drive to Jodhpur (enroute visiting Nagaur and Khimsar), Check in at Hotel for overnight.

  
• Day 11

  Jodhpur

  Visit the imposing Mehrangarh and its museum. The fort is one of Rajasthan’s finest and its interior is made up of a series of courtyards and palaces. Visit the Rao Jodha Desert Park which grows indigenous species of plants and which is being used as a nursery to grow more of the local vegetation and balance out the desert ecology again. Time permitting a visit to Jaswant Thada could be included. Suggestion: Lunch at Raas Haveli (Direct payment).

  
• Day 12

  Jodhpur

  Day trip to Bishnoi Village with guide.

  
• Day 13

  Jodhpur / Udaipur (260 kms / 5 hrs)

  Breakfast at Hotel, check out and drive to Udaipur. Sight-seeing of Ranakpur - Jain temples enroute (sightseeing with audio guide service available at temple).

  
• Day 14

  Udaipur

  Breakfast at Hotel + Full day sightseeing of Udaipur including City Palace, Museum and Jagdish Temple. Evening, shared boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight Udaipur.

  
• Day 15

  Udaipur

  Day at leisure with vehicle available to explore the city on your own including shopping. Overnight. Suggestion: Lunch at Fateh Prakash or Madri Haveli (Direct payment).

  
• Day 16

  Udaipur / Delhi or Mumbai

  Day at leisure for last minute shopping or just relax before boarding flight back home, either from Delhi or Mumbai.